Think Outside your Morning Glass of OJ
Orange juice with breakfast…seems like pretty low hanging fruit, right? Pun intended. Jokes aside, there’s a reason OJ has earned its place at the breakfast table. It’s packed with vital nutrients and health benefits that make it a no brainer as a healthy start to your day.
Orange juice delivers essential B vitamins, is packed with Vitamin C, supports a healthy immune system and blood pressure, and is hydrating! Take a look at this list. We love to talk about why organic orange juice is our ‘main squeeze.’
Not everyone wants to drink a full glass of orange juice every day, and that’s okay! Mixing it up now and then is a great way to try new recipes while still reaping the benefits of this citrus “super juice”. Here are some fun ways you can incorporate OJ outside of just a glass in the morning:
Coconut Orange Pancakes
You might not have time to whip these up for yourself or the kids during the hustle of a busy week but say hello to your new favorite weekend breakfast treat! Once you try these fluffy, flavorful pancakes, you’ll never resort to boring batter and regular syrup again. The added OJ helps to sneak in some extra Vitamin C, too! Grab the kiddos to help and whip them up! Get the recipe.
Orange Overnight Oats
Meal preppers, rejoice! There are so many ways to create different flavor combos in your overnight oats, but we bet you haven’t thought of adding orange juice to the mix. By pairing orange juice and almond milk, the oats will absorb the liquid plus the orangey flavor for an even, oatmeal consistency. Oats are also a great source of protein, so by starting your day with a bowl of this nutritional powerhouse, you’re helping to avoid those pre-lunch hunger pains. Get the recipe.
Ultimate Immune & Pineapple Orange Mango Smoothie Bowls
In the spirit of thinking outside the glass, try a smoothie bowl instead! It’s a pretty simple concept that packs a delicious punch. Our flagship organic orange juice serves as great base for a breakfast bowl, but our functional orange juice beverage innovations featured in these recipes provide immune and digestive support perfect for including in your morning mix. Try our Ultimate Immune Smoothie Bowl recipe or our Pineapple Orange Mango Smoothie Bowl featuring Ultimate Defense.
Orange Turmeric Granola
Some brands of store-bought granola might not use the cleanest ingredients. When you make your own granola at home, you control the quality of this filling cereal, snack or yogurt topping. This is another recipe that needs a little prep, but you’ll be thankful to have this nutrient-packed option when you need to grab a quick bite on your way out the door. With all the added benefits of turmeric too, this might just become a weekday morning staple. Get the recipe.
Citrus Pecan Waffles
It’s time to dig out that waffle iron you received as a wedding gift but have never used. Trust us, this recipe makes holding onto to that bulky appliance totally worth it. Ditch the processed, packaged stuff and make these at home from scratch. You’ll use cleaner ingredients, feel an overwhelming sense of accomplishment, and enjoy citrusy goodness you didn’t know you could get in a waffle. Get the recipe.
Extra bonus: You can even top your waffles with our homemade orange syrup for the ultimate citrus-style start to your day. Get that recipe, too.
Orange Juice French Toast
Worried about the ubiquitous French toast kitchen mess? We’re not guaranteeing that you’ll keep your kitchen squeaky clean after making this, but what’s the fun it that? This recipe uses surprisingly few ingredients and isn’t loaded with a bunch of added sugar either – only the sugar that occurs naturally in the ingredients. Yes, that’s a right, it’s a naturally sweet, and a little better-for-you version of this normally sugar-coated breakfast-dessert. Enjoy! Get the recipe.
Dairy-Free Orange Chocolate Chip Pancakes
These Dairy-Free Orange Chocolate Chip Pancakes will satisfy your sweet tooth and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or everyone’s favorite: breakfast for dinner! These delicious pancakes are made with Uncle Matt’s Organic OJ, dairy free chocolate chips and no fake ingredients. Yum! Get the recipe.
Feeling inspired by all the ways you can use orange juice in the morning? See our full list of breakfast recipes that use Uncle Matt’s Organic juice. Have another idea? We’d love to see it! Send us an email or tag us on social to show how you’re getting creative.